Does food take up a majority portion of real estate in your bug out bag? If you have packed three to four days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Awesome Job! That being said, you probably have little room left after packing other emergency supplies. What if the emergency disaster you bugged out for lasts longer than anyone could have anticipated, and food is scarce?  Do you have a hunting kit in your bug out bag? A gun is not required! Don’t worry about adding additional weight to your bug out bag. This hunting kit fits in a pouch that can be removed from your bug out bag and added to your belt. Let’s look at some of the items you should consider in a hunting kit for your bug out bag.

Hunting Kit for Your Bug Out Bag

Slingshot

Hunting rifles with good rifle scopes is not the only way to take down prey. Not only is a slingshot good for developing arm strength, attention, and hand-eye coordination, but it is also a great tool for hunting small game. Small wild animals such as jackrabbits, ground squirrels, gophers, opossums, coyotes, pigeons, house sparrows, and European starlings are typically unprotected wildlife. Double-check local and state laws where you’ll be bugging out to see if you need a hunting license and which animals are protected.

There was a time when slingshots were common for older kids to own because they are fairly easy to use with a little bit of practice. They are also inexpensive to make or even to purchase. To make a slingshot, all you need is a Y shaped stick and a rubber slingshot band. I made a slingshot when I was a kid, and it worked well on targets. However, if I’m relying on a slingshot for food, I want a well-designed hunting slingshot and hunting ammo.

Snare Wire

If you ever find yourself without modern-day food resources, learning how to snare may make a difference in whether you survive. A snare is a metal wire that makes a loop that can quickly close around a small animal’s neck, such as a rabbit or fox. A survival snare’s size and weight make it a practical addition to any bug out bag. Learn how to make a game snare.

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Skinning Knife 

Bows and firearms are long-range hunting equipment. For close-range hunting, karambit knives are better equipt for a close kill. Knives and hunting go hand-in-hand because the right knife can make the after-process smoother. It comes in handy when you wish to clean and cook the game you caught. If you have a quality hunting knife, it can also be used for bushcraft skills and survival.

Some hunters use knives instead of a gun to hunt smaller animals. Not to mention, hunting down an animal with a knife is an amazing experience altogether. Even if you don’t use a knife for hunting, it might still act as an important survival tool. A folding knife is another great option. You can find a good folding pocket knife from Perkin Knives.

Don’t forget to pack a quality knife sharpener along with the knife. A knife sharpener allows you to keep the cutting edge sharp.

Rubber Gloves

In a hunting kit for your bug out bag you should pack a pair of rubber gloves. It’s always a safe bet to wear rubber gloves before field dressing any animal; you never know what bacteria or parasites an animal might have. Even the smallest scrape or wound on your hand is prone to infection. So, if you dress the animal without gloves on, you could potentially become very sick.

Flashlight

A hunting flashlight is a great addition to any hunting kit. If you have a standard flashlight, you should consider upgrading it to one that can switch from high beam to night mode (red beam), and blood tracking mode (violet beam). Having the right hunting tools can improve your odds of success. The wilderness can be a dangerous place, especially after dark so make sure you carry a durable water resistant flashlight and batteries. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Medical Supplies

Whether you get into a fight with a cactus, get a blister on your heel, or you cut yourself with your knife, you must always have medical supplies in your hunting kit. You are exposed to a very different environment out in the wild. So, make sure you have antibacterial bandages and blood clotting powder along with other medical supplies.

Did I leave anything out? What do you have in your hunting kit for your bug out bag?
 

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